Dodge Diplomat 1978
Model Diplomat made in 1978 by Dodge got 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding structure. There were some recalls concerninglatches/locks/linkages and service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 1978
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 77V240000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | V (Vehicle) | 1207458 | 01/03/1978 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 12/28/1977 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On the involved vehicles, the hood secondary catch system may be misaligned which may cause the secondary catch to malfunction. consequently, the hood may not be securely latched. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will adjust the catch system to fully secure the hood, without charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: structure; hood secondary latch/striker.consequences of defect: the hood could spring open during vehicle operation,obscuring the drivers view of the road and, possibly, causing an accident.note: if the vehicle was previously recalled for correction of the servicebrake hydraulic system, the secondary hood catch service should also have beencompleted. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 77V188000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | V (Vehicle) | 1225000 | 11/28/1977 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/25/1977 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On the involved vehicles, damage to the front wheel brake hydraulic system could occur due to front wheel brake line tube corrosion. front wheel brake hoses may become brittle and crack due to prolonged operation in cold temperatures. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will replace both front hoses if found necessary and in addition, will install a plastic shield between the battery thermo-guard and the tubes to prevent corrosion. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; steel brake tubes.consequences of defect: loss of front wheel braking capability could resultwhich would increase the vehicle stopping distance and could lead to anaccident.note: illumination of the red warning signal on the instrument panel shouldalert driver that brake malfunction has occurred. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 77V211000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | V (Vehicle) | 22000 | 01/11/1978 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/28/1977 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The columns may contain steering shafts in which the steering column coupling roll pin retaining notch was machined too deep. this may cause the steering wheel shaft to become disengaged from the rest of the steering assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will install a cotter pin through the roll pin to ensure retention, at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with tilt steering wheels.system: steering assembly; steering column coupling.consequences of defect: this condition would result in loss of steeringcapability and, possibly, loss of vehicle control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 23-30-80 | 06/01/1980 | 48477 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |